Leaky Plumbing in the Kitchen Can Cause BIG Trouble

8/7/2023 (Permalink)

Routinely checking for leaks under your kitchen sink can help avoid big disasters

No matter what time of year, it seems like kitchen sink pipes like to leak. We, here at SERVPRO® get many calls about leaks from kitchen sink pipes. One recent call we received was abouta kitchen sink pipe leaking. Unfortunately, the home owner was not aware of the small, slow leak until it had soaked through the bottom of the cabinet, through the flooring and on into their daylight basement! This ruined the bottom of the sink cabinet, the subflooring, insulation, and ceiling dry wall. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind to help you avoid this situation.

1. Make sure you check once month under you sink for leaks.

2. Don't keep a lot of stuff under the sink, it becomes hard to notice if a leak is happening.

3. Line your cupboard with cupboard liner, so that it can protect from moisture.

4. When the weather is below freezing leave you cupboard open it bit to allow heat under the sink, to prevent frozen pipes.

5. Do simple moisture checks once a month to make sure the wood/plywood is not wet, not any visible water drops coming off your pipes.

If do you run in to a kitchen sink leak that has cause damage, first call a Plumber to stop/fix the leak. Then contact your Water Restoration Specialists at SERVPRO®, we are here to help. All you need to do is call us at 541/745-2097.